TruckSafe New Zealand is a safety management system (SMS) that is aimed at improving the safety and professionalism of trucking operators nationwide.

The New Zealand transport industry now has a new elite standard for safety, compliance, and professionalism. Based on the successful TruckSafe programme in Australia, which has been improving industry safety for over 27 years, TruckSafe New Zealand provides a structured framework to help operators minimise risks, lower crash rates, and improve safety culture. Studies show that TruckSafe-accredited operators experience significantly fewer crashes and insurance claims – delivering both safety and financial benefits.

With 7 core components and 49 elements, TruckSafe New Zealand provides a robust system for fleet operators. A streamlined Owner-Driver version with 4 components and 24 elements ensures that smaller operators also benefit. By joining, businesses gain a competitive edge, clear compliance guidance, contribute to a safer road freight sector, and reduce risk on our roads.

TruckSafe New Zealand operates under the Transport Well New Zealand | Kawe Pai Aotearoa Charitable Trust, and aligns with the trust’s future-focused, whole-systems industry approach.

Developing and implementing practices in accordance with the TruckSafe SMS can assist organisations to identify and manage their heavy vehicle supply chain risks.

For clients, TruckSafe provides confidence that the organisation has responsible work practices, well maintained vehicles, healthy, trained and competent drivers, and risk management systems to meet their transport needs.

One of the biggest advantages of being a certified member of TruckSafe is that our members are externally audited by an independent third-party. These external audits can be used as evidence to demonstrate compliance with the TruckSafe SMS which, in turn, provides a strong defense with respect to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015,  and other relevant NZ Legislation and Regulatory compliance.

Te Oati Haumaru – The Safety Pledge

English Version:
“We, the guardians of our workplace and people, pledge to uphold safety as our guiding principle. We honour the well-being of our whānau, colleagues, and communities by working together to eliminate harm, minimise risk, and uphold the highest standards of health and safety. Our actions today ensure the protection of future generations. With integrity, accountability, and care, we commit to continuous learning and improvement. Safety is not just a responsibility; it is a kaupapa we carry together.”

Te Reo Māori Version:
“Ko mātou ngā kaitiaki o tō mātou wāhi mahi me ō mātou tāngata, e oati ana kia whai i te haumaru hei arataki i a mātou. Ka whakahonoretia e mātou te oranga o tō mātou whānau, ō mātou hoa mahi, me ngā hapori mā te mahi tahi ki te whakakore i ngā tūraru, te whakaiti i ngā mōrearea, me te pupuri i ngā paerewa tiketike o te hauora me te haumaru. Ko ā mātou mahi i tēnei rā hei whakamaru i ngā whakatupuranga e heke mai nei. Mā te ngākau pono, mā te haepapa, mā te manaakitanga, ka ū mātou ki te ako tonutanga me te whakapai ake. Ehara te haumaru i te kawenga anake, engari he kaupapa ka kawea ngatahitia e tātou.”